Best of Artur Mas

Best of Artur Mas

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Nissan Motor Iberica's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Frank Torres, President of the Catalan regional government and leader of the Catalan party CIU (Convergence and Unity party) Artur Mas, Minister for Business and Employment of the Catalan regional government Felip Puig, Spanish secretary general for industry Luis Valero and Nissan Motor Iberica's deputy CEO Yo Tsunashima pose at Nissan's factory in Barcelona on February 4, 2013. Nissan will make a new car model at its Barcelona factory, which will create 1,000 jobs and bring in around130 million euros (178 million USD) of new investment, Spanish media reported. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE

Nissan Motor Iberica's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Frank Torres, President of the Catalan regional government and leader of the Catalan party CIU (Convergence and Unity party) Artur Mas, Minister for Business and Employment of the Catalan regional government Felip Puig, Spanish secretary general for industry Luis Valero and Nissan Motor Iberica's deputy CEO Yo Tsunashima pose at Nissan's factory in Barcelona on February 4, 2013. Nissan will make a new car model at its Barcelona factory, which will create 1,000 jobs and bring in around130 million euros (178 million USD) of new investment, Spanish media reported. AFP PHOTO / LLUIS GENE

President of Catalonia Artur Mas faces the media during a press conference at Palau de La Generalitat on October 14, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. Artur Mas calls for an alternative Self-Determination referendum after the Spanish Constitutonal Court suspended the original referendum. The President of Catalonia demands a high turnout to vote on November 9.

President of Catalonia Artur Mas faces the media during a press conference at Palau de La Generalitat on October 14, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. Artur Mas calls for an alternative Self-Determination referendum after the Spanish Constitutonal Court suspended the original referendum. The President of Catalonia demands a high turnout to vote on November 9.

Catalonian Parliament Votes To Approve A Law Allowing An Independence Referendum

David Ramos

President of Catalonia Artur Mas speaks during a press conference following the result of the Scottish Independence referendum on September 19, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. The Catalonian Parliament votes today to approve a law allowing Catalonia to have a self-determination referendum.

President of Catalonia Artur Mas speaks during a press conference following the result of the Scottish Independence referendum on September 19, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. The Catalonian Parliament votes today to approve a law allowing Catalonia to have a self-determination referendum.

Catalonian Parliament Votes To Approve A Law Allowing An Independence Referendum

David Ramos

President of Catalonia Artur Mas speaks during a press conference following the result of the Scottish Independence referendum on September 19, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. The Catalonian Parliament votes today to approve a law allowing Catalonia to have a self-determination referendum.

President of Catalonia Artur Mas speaks during a press conference following the result of the Scottish Independence referendum on September 19, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. The Catalonian Parliament votes today to approve a law allowing Catalonia to have a self-determination referendum.

Artur Mas Sworn In As President Of Government Of Catalonia

David Ramos

The President of Catalonia Artur Mas leaves the Catalan Parliament after being re-sworn in as President of Catalonia on December 21, 2012 in Barcelona, Spain. Mas was elected as the 129th President of Catalonia with the support of the 21 members of the Catalan Republican Left Party (ERC).

The President of Catalonia Artur Mas leaves the Catalan Parliament after being re-sworn in as President of Catalonia on December 21, 2012 in Barcelona, Spain. Mas was elected as the 129th President of Catalonia with the support of the 21 members of the Catalan Republican Left Party (ERC).

President of Catalonia and President of the Pro-independent political party Convergence and Union (CIU) Artur Mas (R) and Josep Antoni Duran i LLeida, President of Democratic Union of Catalonia, a political party which is part of Convergence and Union (CIU), during the closing rally ahead of Catalan Elections at the Palau Sant Jordi on November 23, 2012 in Barcelona, Spain. Over five million Catalans will be voting in Parliamentary elections on November 25, with opinion polls showing majority support for pro-independence parties.

President of Catalonia and President of the Pro-independent political party Convergence and Union (CIU) Artur Mas (R) and Josep Antoni Duran i LLeida, President of Democratic Union of Catalonia, a political party which is part of Convergence and Union (CIU), during the closing rally ahead of Catalan Elections at the Palau Sant Jordi on November 23, 2012 in Barcelona, Spain. Over five million Catalans will be voting in Parliamentary elections on November 25, with opinion polls showing majority support for pro-independence parties.

Catalan Leader Artur Mas Signs Decree For Independence Referendum

David Ramos

President of Catalonia Artur Mas (L) waves as he leaves the Palau de la Generalitat, the Catalan government building, next to the Leader of the Pro-Independence political party Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC) Oriol Junqueras on September 27, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. President of Catalonia Artur Mas has signed the decree to call for a self-determination referendum from Spain on November 9.

President of Catalonia Artur Mas (L) waves as he leaves the Palau de la Generalitat, the Catalan government building, next to the Leader of the Pro-Independence political party Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC) Oriol Junqueras on September 27, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. President of Catalonia Artur Mas has signed the decree to call for a self-determination referendum from Spain on November 9.

Catalan Leader Artur Mas Signs Decree For Independence Referendum

David Ramos

President of Catalonia Artur Mas (L) waves as he leaves the Palau de la Generalitat, the Catalan government building, next to the Leader of the Pro-Independence political party Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC) Oriol Junqueras on September 27, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. President of Catalonia Artur Mas has signed the decree to call for a self-determination referendum from Spain on November 9.

President of Catalonia Artur Mas (L) waves as he leaves the Palau de la Generalitat, the Catalan government building, next to the Leader of the Pro-Independence political party Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC) Oriol Junqueras on September 27, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. President of Catalonia Artur Mas has signed the decree to call for a self-determination referendum from Spain on November 9.

President of Catalonia Artur Mas faces the media during a press conference at Palau de La Generalitat on October 14, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. Artur Mas calls for an alternative Self-Determination referendum after the Spanish Constitutonal Court suspended the original referendum. The President of Catalonia demands a high turnout to vote on November 9.

President of Catalonia Artur Mas faces the media during a press conference at Palau de La Generalitat on October 14, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. Artur Mas calls for an alternative Self-Determination referendum after the Spanish Constitutonal Court suspended the original referendum. The President of Catalonia demands a high turnout to vote on November 9.

Catalans Vote In Unofficial Independence Poll

David Ramos

President of Catalonia Artur Mas casts his vote at a polling station on November 9, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. Catalans vote today during an unofficial and non-binding consultation on independence of Catalonia from Spain. The decision of the Spain's Constitutional Court to suspend the act has not dissuaded the pro-independence movement from going ahead with the polling and a high turnout is expected.

President of Catalonia Artur Mas casts his vote at a polling station on November 9, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. Catalans vote today during an unofficial and non-binding consultation on independence of Catalonia from Spain. The decision of the Spain's Constitutional Court to suspend the act has not dissuaded the pro-independence movement from going ahead with the polling and a high turnout is expected.

Catalan Leader Artur Mas Signs Decree For Independence Referendum

David Ramos

President of Catalonia Artur Mas (L) leaves the Palau de la Generalitat, the Catalan government building, next to the Leader of the Pro-Independence political party Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC) Oriol Junqueras on September 27, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. President of Catalonia Artur Mas has signed the decree to call for a self-determination referendum from Spain on November 9.

President of Catalonia Artur Mas (L) leaves the Palau de la Generalitat, the Catalan government building, next to the Leader of the Pro-Independence political party Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC) Oriol Junqueras on September 27, 2014 in Barcelona, Spain. President of Catalonia Artur Mas has signed the decree to call for a self-determination referendum from Spain on November 9.

President of Catalonia and President of the Pro-independent political party Convergence and Union (CIU) Artur Mas waves to supporters during the closing rally ahead of the Catalan Elections, at the Palau Sant Jordi on November 23, 2012 in Barcelona, Spain. Over five million Catalans will be voting in Parliamentary elections on November 25, with opinion polls showing majority support for pro-independence parties.

President of Catalonia and President of the Pro-independent political party Convergence and Union (CIU) Artur Mas waves to supporters during the closing rally ahead of the Catalan Elections, at the Palau Sant Jordi on November 23, 2012 in Barcelona, Spain. Over five million Catalans will be voting in Parliamentary elections on November 25, with opinion polls showing majority support for pro-independence parties.

President of Catalonia and President of the Pro-independent political party Convergence and Union (CIU) Artur Mas speaks during the closing rally ahead of Catalan Elections at the Palau Sant Jordi on November 23, 2012 in Barcelona, Spain. Over five million Catalans will be voting in Parliamentary elections on November 25, with opinion polls showing majority support for pro-independence parties.

President of Catalonia and President of the Pro-independent political party Convergence and Union (CIU) Artur Mas speaks during the closing rally ahead of Catalan Elections at the Palau Sant Jordi on November 23, 2012 in Barcelona, Spain. Over five million Catalans will be voting in Parliamentary elections on November 25, with opinion polls showing majority support for pro-independence parties.

President of Catalonia Artur Mas Appearance in Anti-Corruption Commission

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President of Catalonia Artur Mas answers the questions of members of the Parliament on February 9, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain. President of Catalonia Artur Mas will give evidence after being summoned by the Anti-corruption Commission of the Parliament of Catalonia, in its investigations into alleged corruption and tax evasion of former President of Catalonia Jordi Pujol. It is the first time ever that a Catalan President will sit in front of an Anti-corruption Commission, with Mas viewed as one of most important members of Jordi Pujol's former government.

President of Catalonia Artur Mas answers the questions of members of the Parliament on February 9, 2015 in Barcelona, Spain. President of Catalonia Artur Mas will give evidence after being summoned by the Anti-corruption Commission of the Parliament of Catalonia, in its investigations into alleged corruption and tax evasion of former President of Catalonia Jordi Pujol. It is the first time ever that a Catalan President will sit in front of an Anti-corruption Commission, with Mas viewed as one of most important members of Jordi Pujol's former government.

Spanish Prime Minister Meets Catalan Independence Leader

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Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy and Catalonia's President Artur Mas meet at Moncloa Palace on July 30, 2014 in Madrid, Spain. Catalonia's President and leader of the Catalan Convergence and Unity party (CiU) Artur Mas met Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy to resolve a dispute over the plans to hold a secession referendum in Catalonia on November. The meeting took place just after the historical leader of Catalan nationalism, Jordi Pujol, who ruled Catalonia for 23 years, resigned to all privileges after committing tax fraud for decades.

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy and Catalonia's President Artur Mas meet at Moncloa Palace on July 30, 2014 in Madrid, Spain. Catalonia's President and leader of the Catalan Convergence and Unity party (CiU) Artur Mas met Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy to resolve a dispute over the plans to hold a secession referendum in Catalonia on November. The meeting took place just after the historical leader of Catalan nationalism, Jordi Pujol, who ruled Catalonia for 23 years, resigned to all privileges after committing tax fraud for decades.